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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1971
Page
3
Weather continued to hamper this year’s All Iowa fair with lingering showers and a threat of more rain. Attendance struggled as organizers counted around 16 000 on Friday while racing events were affected by an overhead obstruction.
Des Moines AP reports Iowa corn acreage to be harvested rose sharply. First season estimates foresee 11,788,000 acres planted for grain, up from 9,090,000 last year, aided by ideal spring weather and early seedings. Harvest projections total 1,574,000 acres with 29,718,000 bushels produced, while grain sorghum shows a strong gain to 140,000 acres.
Saturday events in Fun Time square feature an antique car exhibit hosted by the Cedar Rapids Antique Car Club. Showboat Marionettes perform in the afternoon and judges will evaluate the displays Sunday morning. Exhibits run behind Exhibition hall through Sunday with a new stage show announced.
Jeffrey Flint, 2, of 3006 Terrace Hill Drive NE, was killed in a crash in northwest Cedar Rapids at 2:14 am Saturday. Linda Neyens, 21, of 1729 Seminole Ave NW, sustained a fractured pelvis and was listed in fair condition at St Luke’s hospital. Investigators say the Neyens car and Steve Vera, 16, of 4715 Ellis Boulevard NW, were side by side on Edgewood Route NW near the bridge. the Neyens car was on the curb side traveling south at a high speed. Investigation continues.
Mexican American golfer Lee Trevino edged Lu Donghui by a single stroke to win the British Open. Lu tied Trevino at 12 under par 272, with Lu birdieing late to close but Trevino holding on to claim the title.
A Soviet defector named Anatoly Fadoseyev says he quit Russia as space programs appear unbeatable, while golf results highlight Trevino defending titles with a 271 stroke and Jackson tied for third. The report blends conflicting claims and sports scores, noting international Opens and a long-distance context.
In Minnesota's capital area a four man gang hijacked a car at the West State Bank, released hostages unharmed, and fled in a stolen truck after a gunfight. Police, FBI agents, and helicopters surrounded the scene as two gunmen surrendered and two more were captured. One hostage child was released. others were held briefly inside a house before surrender. The four were Kansas City men identified as Warren Owens 19 Earl Wilms 24 Charles Rush 20 and Anthony Collier 24.
STATE COLLEGE PA AP The Eli Gerber family set out by horse drawn wagon from Hardy Arkansas in June 1570 seeking a New England homestead and simpler life. After thirteen months they pass through towns and endure weather and weariness while their four children Jerimiah Elizabeth Christian and Katie are tutored on the road. They hope to find land with affordable living among poor families and may return to Arkansas if land fails to satisfy.
AP reports troops fired into King Hassan II summer palace near Rabat as rebels seized power. The monarch, celebrating his 42nd birthday, reportedly died after machine gun fire swept the palace. Army surrounds key sites including the radio building. Independent confirmation unavailable.
A sweeping audit report released Friday pointed to irregular travel expenses by Storey, with $42 plane fare and $20.70 drive costs cited, while local tensions flare in Korea as clashes between white GIs and Korean crowds lead to injuries and protests near Camp Humphreys. The audit notes possible misconduct and tension with compensation questions, while elsewhere an Israeli army patrol killed an Arab guerrilla after a hand grenade attack.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Friday discussions over resignations by Monday or Tuesday. It records an unusual, possibly unanimous stance by commissioners and Mr Shorey that the action should occur tonight.
Simon and Charlotte Solomon plan a birthday celebration by giving to others. They will host lunch and a matinee of Pinocchio at Starr Commonwealth for 31 boys, many of them orphans or wards from Michigan juvenile courts. Mrs Solomon’s birthday is Sunday. Mr Solomon’s is Monday. Starr Commonwealth serves youths aged 19?
Tel Aviv defense minister Moshe Dayan said Egyptian pressure on the United States harms American military aid to Israel and risks undermining a Middle East settlement. He cited Soviet arms to Cairo and warned that renewed fighting could occur, urging Washington to resist Egyptian-Soviet diplomatic pressure for a negotiated framework without U.S. participation.
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